Niagara VegFest is set for Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Market Square in St. Catharines, Ontario.

This spring’s festival brings with it a bill of internationally renowned speakers, including Farm Sanctuary’s Susie Coston and New York Times bestselling author Michael Greger, more than 80 vegan vendors and exhibitors, gourmet food, live music, and fun for the whole family.

Now in its fifth year, Niagara VegFest is expanding its offerings to turn the daylong event into a weekend celebration. A vegan wine tour that showcases the beauty and culinary talent of Niagara Wine Country, and a screening of the thought-provoking documentary Racing Extinction at the new Film House at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre happen on Saturday, June 4th.

The festival has also partnered with several local restaurants to offer creative vegan menus with broad appeal on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Niagara VegFest

“We anticipate this being our biggest and best festival yet thanks to the incredible partnerships with our local wineries, restaurants, arts community, and other compassionate businesses,” says Laurie Morrison, Niagara VegFest co-founder and organizer. “We’re thrilled with how the community has embraced this festival.

We see it every year with crowds of more than 5,000 coming out to learn about compassionate living and enjoy a family-friendly day.”

Admission to Niagara VegFest is by donation ($2 recommended). The event runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets for the wine tour and film screening are available at niagaravegfest.com and must be purchased in advance.